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ERIC Number: EJ593476
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0747-5632
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Motivational Influences on Computer-Related Affective States.
Coffin, R. J.; MacIntyre, P. D.
Computers in Human Behavior, v15 n5 p549-69 Sep 1999
This study of college students examined the effects of motivation to learn to use computers, and previous experience with computers, on three computer-related affective states: anxiety, attitudes, and self-efficacy. Discusses gender differences, path analysis, effects on academic performance, and intrinsic versus extrinsic reasons for taking the course. Contains 60 references. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Affective Behavior, College Students, Computer Anxiety, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Incentives, Path Analysis, Prior Learning, Self Efficacy, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Tables (Data)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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